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Ridgewoood NJ, Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events.
Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters. In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages. People of all ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks.
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Fort Lee NJ, on Saturday September 4th at approximately 5:28am the family of a 16 year old Fort Lee resident ,reported Luanna Silva Morel ,missing. The family indicated she was last seen in the area of Furman Street in Brooklyn .
Investigators believe she left home on foot wearing an oversized black t-shirt . Luanna is 5’6″weighing 110 lbs with short blonde hair and hazel eyes.
The Fort Lee Police Department is currently seeking information , please call (201) 592-3700 .
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Ridgewood NJ, sounding like a science fiction, Acoustic Hailing and Disruption (AHAD) is a weapon invented by the US Navy designed to stop people from talking. It records speech and instantly broadcasts it at a target, disrupting a target’s concentration and discouraging them from continuing to speak. The broadcasted sound is in a narrow beam and directed so only the speaker can hear it. It makes a noticeable change in behavior in the target and will likely be confusing to anyone listening to the target person. The system can also project sound onto surfaces so that audio appears to come from the target. No word on whether the weapon will be tested on Facebook?
Continue reading A New Navy Weapon Actually Stops You From Talking
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Ridgewood NJ, a September 11th, 20th anniversary remembrance service will be held on September 11, 2021 in Memorial Park at Van Neste Square at 7:00 p.m. Please join us in honoring and remembering all of those who were tragically lost on 9/11.
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Paramus NJ, The Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark, which includes 74 elementary and high schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties, has announced its COVID-19 safety protocols for the 2021 – 2022 school year, which begins on September 8, 2021.
Continue reading Archdiocese of Newark Updates COVID-19 Policy for 2021 – 2022 School Year
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Ridgewood NJ, in 2019 the Ridgewood blog reported that the Ridgewood Board of Education voted to again install a rubber crumb based field turf at RHS Field Stadium . In the usual method the Board made its decision without open discussions with residents, vendors ,students and healthcare and environmental professionals. Crumb Rubber fill is basically ground up car tires .
Continue reading Turf Field in a Floodplain , Not Getting Any Smarter all these Years Later
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Ridgewood NJ, tropical storm IDA damage is still being cleaned up in Ridgewood . On Saturday we caught Dave’s Tree Service working a job at 344 highland Avenue. Dave’s Tree Service, LLC is a Ridgewood based offering complete tree care company. Specializing in tree trimming, stump grinding, removal, bucket and crane services. Dave’s offers 24-hour emergency services, 7 days a week.
Continue reading The Cleanup from IDA Moves forward in Ridgewood
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Ridgewood NJ, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“the Division”) today alerted residents to beware of price gouging and consumer fraud following Governor Murphy’s declaration of a State of Emergency related to Tropical Storm Ida.
“New Jerseyans recovering from the after-effects of Hurricane Ida should not be faced with price gouging from those who try to take advantage of tragedy and uncertainty,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “We will do everything we can to combat this unfair and illegal practice.”
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When unfortunate events occur that garner widespread public attention – such as natural disasters, international conflict, and other tragedies – cyber threat actors often capitalize on this interest using social engineering schemes. As the US enters the height of hurricane season with Hurricane Ida causing significant damage across the Southern and Eastern Coasts, the public may search for relevant charities hoping to provide donations to impacted individuals and businesses. In addition, the recent US military departure from Afghanistan and related humanitarian crisis has led to pleas for donations, resources, and assistance from the public. Well-intentioned individuals may be eager to help and, therefore, more likely to fall victim to various scams and social engineering schemes. These threats are often delivered via email, social media posts, and text messages, and may include fraudulent links or attachments that supposedly include information on how and where to donate or provide assistance. Additionally, a separate scheme circulating includes emails sent from individuals impersonating hospital staff and claiming that they have a patient who is in dire need of surgery and/or medical care as the result of a tragedy or disaster. Emails may include images showing evidence of their claims; however, these images are typically unrelated or doctored.
Continue reading Beware of Disaster Relief and Tragedy-Related Scams
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NJ TRANSIT crews have been working around the clock to assess damage from the storm and make the necessary repairs and inspections to resume service as quickly and safely as possible for our customers. The storm inflicted significant impacts to tracks and roadways with areas of high water and significant debris throughout the system. Please see below for systemwide service information.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Tradition of Excellence Award recognizes a support staff member for extraordinary service to the district in five categories. Each year, the honoree is selected by a committee after careful review of all nominations.
This year’s Tradition of Excellence recipient is Georgia Abrunzo, Database Systems Administrator at the Education Center. Congratulations, Ms. Abrunzo!
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ashby Award was established in 1966 to honor former Superintendent Lloyd W. Ashby and his wife, Lois, for their distinguished service to the community. The recipient is selected from nominees submitted by staff members and is someone who, in the opinion of his or her peers, has carried on our district’s long tradition of service and contribution. This is the highest honor that the Ridgewood Public Schools can bestow on a staff member.
The district named Laura Grasso, George Washington Middle School Wellness Teacher, as the recipient of this year’s Ashby Award. Congratulations, Ms. Grasso!
